Definition of Affirmative Action



Affirmative action is a policy that focused on eliminating the historical discrimination against targeted groups. This plan of action is originally designed to enforce the Civil Rights Act of 1964 but later its scope is increased to people who are disabled or a specific representation of the group.

 


Companies and governments include affirmative action plan to increase the number of people in organizations or institutions from a certain group. It also provides a quota of hiring, financial aid, or scholarships to people from specific groups. Governments also stop the funding of organizations that are not abiding by the policies and criteria of affirmative action.

 

 


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